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The China Syndrome

16th March 1979
2h 2m
James Bridges

The China Syndrome is a 1979 Drama Thriller film released on 16th March; James Bridges directed the film which stars Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, and Jane Fonda. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $45,818,367 on its budget.

MetaCritic
81
Rotten Tomatoes
87%
IMDb
7.4

While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to publicize the incident, but soon finds herself entangled in a sinister conspiracy to keep the full impact of the incident a secret.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 8:29am.

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Updated: 18th Jan 2024, 1:16pm

Production Companies

IPC Films

The China Syndrome Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

5% 20-29
8% 30-39
8% 40-49
11% 50-59
2% 60-69
2% 80-89
65% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

8% Female
92% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

The China Syndrome FAQ

When was The China Syndrome released?

The China Syndrome was released on Friday March 16th, 1979.

How much did The China Syndrome cost to make?

The budget was $5,900,000.

How much money did The China Syndrome make?

The worldwide revenue was $51,718,367.

Is The China Syndrome on Netflix?

No, The China Syndrome is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The China Syndrome on Amazon Prime?

No, The China Syndrome is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The China Syndrome on Disney Plus?

No, The China Syndrome is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States